Answered3 years ago
Will an Amazon Fire Stick purchased in the UK work in Thailand for watching British TV?
Good morning folks, I've got a little question for you unconnected to visas. If I buy an Amazon fire stick here in the UK will it be compatible for use in Thailand to watch British TV? Thanks in anticipation.
Answer summary
The consensus among community members is that an Amazon Fire Stick purchased in the UK will work in Thailand for watching British TV. Users suggest loading apps like IviewHD for UK channels and recommend using a VPN, such as Surfshark, to access services like BBC iPlayer and ITV X. Several alternatives were mentioned, including Chromecast and Android boxes with IPTV options. Overall, community feedback highlights the necessity of a VPN for accessing certain UK content while in Thailand.
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Jeffrey *******
IDK about AMZ fire stick, but I have a Roku from US. It works perfectly here, but only with a VPN. AMZ Prime Video works also, but only with the VPN.
Robin ********
Using mine now mate , the dodgy variety.
Phil ******
Yes BUT you'll need to run a vpn to watch. There are other apk's that show channels from around the world some free and some not
@Tony **********
I have 3 android boxes
Graham ******
@Phil *****
A VPN is not necessary, at least, not with my IPTV providersPhil ******
@Graham *****
absolutely correct but I don't run iptv I run the actual television channels plus others for sports all over the world and also us and UK channelsI also need the von to hide my info from the thai govt plus my betting app.
Michael **********
@Phil *****
i bought my fire stick here in Thailand from Lazada no problems.it came with a two pin charger.f you buy in uk it will be 3 pin.Phil ******
@Michael *********
yes thats where I recommend it. Bought android boxes for friends there in the past. Also from aliexpress
Ron *********
That with IPTV I watch anything I want in Thailand
Jeffrey ************
Of course..
Colin *******
Yes get a good vpn such as surfshark to be able to access BBC iplayer or itvx
Richard *********
or android box load kodi
scrubs & TV app addon
00.-000 baht /year!!
scrubs & TV app addon
00.-000 baht /year!!
Adam *******
@Richard ********
what TV app?Richard *********
@Adam ******
its a kodi add on, Live tv, sports, news
CjandBrigitte **********
Android box and Iptv for me. Local agent and cost 2700 baht per year. 9000 live channels,
*****
movies and 5500 series channels. No Vpn required.
Michael *******
@CjBrigitte *********
sounds great . I'm planning on arriving in Thailand soon and would much appreciate you walking me through the process .I'm technically challenged .🤔
Cheers
Kevin *******
@CjBrigitte *********
hi ! Do you have a link o can get to set up? Cheers
Neil ********
Dang good question. I just watch Netflix. Can drop that and use the firestick. Whoop whoop
Gary **********
Yes I use Mine all the time
Lee-Ann *******
I took a Chromecast and it didn't work well for me., is a fire stick better
Brett **********
@Lee-Ann ******
pretty much the same. You'll need a VPN on either. Chromecast will have more options. Amazon use their own skin of Google tvLee-Ann *******
@Brett *********
how do you put a VPN on a fire stick, I had a VPN on my tablet that my Chromecast went through but wouldn't connect to any of my apps overseasJeffrey *******
@Lee-Ann ******
I bought an ASUS router from Tukcom, and set the router up for my Nord VPN. Any connection to the the 2.4 or 5g connections on my Asus router is connecting to the region. The Roku stick is plugged into the TV, it also connects to the VPN. Without the router, I could only connect with computer, tablet or phone with a vpn setting to those apps that needed it.Lee-Ann *******
@Brett *********
thank you, I'll try thatBrett **********
@Lee-Ann ******
if you've found it's not helping you may have to look in the settings and actually tell it the apps you want to run through the VPN. I had that exact issue earlier when I thought I had it on for everythingLee-Ann *******
@Brett *********
I use surfshark, but I'll try what you've mentioned, lol or ill ask my son to do itBrett **********
@Lee-Ann ******
there are some available in the app store. Others you can side load if you're technically proficient (or can follow YouTube videos). Some Vpns work better than others. I've been using surfshark for the last few years as I've found it to work pretty well, have an easy enough app and its pretty good value as you can use it on unlimited devices
Stuart ***********
Yes, mine works perfectly
Stuart ***********
@Lee-Ann ******
yes
Nick ************
I brought one back recently. It works fine. I wish I had brought two.
Myles *******
@Nick ***********
u can get on lazada or direct from seller on Line. PM if want infoNick ************
@Myles ******
I will never use Lazada again. I've had money stolen and all orders received have been rubbish.Myles *******
@Nick ***********
money stolen? U pay cash on delivery! And Ive had 100s of sticks of a supplier and they are 100% legit. But totally up to u obvMyles *******
U will need a vpn to watch iplayer etc. And will need iptv to get other channels. PM me if want more info
Stuey ******
@Myles ******
Can I send you a PM.Myles *******
@Stuey *****
sure
Lee ********
Yes
Mick ********
Load IviewHD app onto it. Pay the 120 dollars for annual subscription and you will have all UK TV plus 1000s of movies and series. I have it and swear by it.
Neil *********
@Mick *******
bloody hell glover I pay 55 dollars yearly for everything hahaYes Tony it works fine out here mine has for years and I’ve even bought another one on Lazada as well same thing
I use primeflix as my iptv provider great and have everything
Plus you can add cinema hd and movies hd they have all movies right from the Cinema and tv series as well just not live tv as it were
Mick ********
@Neil ********
bet mines better 5555Neil *********
@Mick *******
😂😂 it’s bloody tv mate haha and anyway you should e in work lol same as i always am 😂Graham ******
Yes, exactly the same as at home
Michael *********
Yes
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